The analytical agency "AUTOSTAT" reported that from January to May 2022, 65% more were sold in Russia.
During the specified period, 1119 new ones were soldelectric vehicles. The most popular electric car was the Tesla Model Y—it accounted for 248 copies. In second place is the Tesla Model 3 (211), and in third place is the German model Porsche Taycan (131). In addition, the top 5 included the Audi E-Tron (88 units) and E-Tron Sportback (70 units).
Russians also began to buy more variedelectric vehicle models. Analysts noted that the growth in sales of electric cars continues against the backdrop of a strong decline in the Russian car market. “Now they are finding their owners and registering those electric cars that were imported at the end of 2021, before the abolition of preferential customs clearance,” explained the director of AUTOSTAT.